Rochester Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Rochester Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Rochester, New York

There are at least 18 colleges in Rochester, listed and described below. These schools represent 52,140 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 44,610 full-time students, and a reported 14,951 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Monroe Community College, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester and Saint John Fisher College. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at University of Rochester or Rochester Institute of Technology.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Rochester.

Featured Colleges in Rochester (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Everest Institute
Rochester, New York

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

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Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage
Rochester, New York

Get your career on track with Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage. We offer flexible scheduling, giving you the option to train part-time while you work or to complete your schooling in as little as six months with our full-time accelerated program.

Programs: Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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Rochester Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Continental School of Beauty Culture Rochester
633 Jefferson Rd
Rochester, New York 14623

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, personal grooming.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 253 students, 276 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Isabella G Hart School of Practical Nursing
1425 Portland Ave
Rochester, New York 14621

Programs: licensed practical nurse.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 97 students, 93 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Monroe Community College
1000 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, New York 14623

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, community organization, communication studies, dental hygienist, elementary school teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 17,482 students, 14,279 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 772 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Shear Ego International School of Hair Design
525 Titus Ave
Rochester, New York 14617

Programs: cosmetology, barber, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 106 students, 102 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in Rochester with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bryant and Stratton College-Greece
150 Bellwood Dr
Rochester, New York 14606

Programs: medical assistant, medical secretary, business management, human resources, administrative assistant, computer support, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 259 students, 231 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Bryant and Stratton College-Henrietta
1225 Jefferson Rd
Rochester, New York 14623

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, corrections and criminal justice, legal assistant, accounting technology, business management, computer support, medical secretary, web design.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 454 students, 413 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
1100 S Goodman St
Rochester, New York 14620-2589

Programs: ministry, religion.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
Student Body: 156 students, 72 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling.

Nazareth College
4245 East Ave
Rochester, New York 14618-3790

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, audiology and speech pathology, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, social work, registered nursing, art education.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,185 students, 2,805 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,223 student capacity.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Northeastern Seminary
2265 Westside Dr
Rochester, New York 14624

Programs: ministry, theology.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
Student Body: 131 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Dr
Rochester, New York 14624

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: human resources, special ed, business management, registered nursing, social work, reading teaching, various nursing, school psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,871 students, 1,692 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 739 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-590. Math: 460-580. Writing: 450-570.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Rochester General Hospital School of Medical Technology
1425 Portland Ave
Rochester, New York 14621

Programs: clinical lab tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 14 students, 14 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling.

Rochester Institute of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester, New York 14623-5603

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, computer science, information technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, commercial art, photography.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 14,849 students, 12,084 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 6,788 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 560-670. Writing: 530-610.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Saint John Fisher College
3690 East Ave
Rochester, New York 14618-3597

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, special ed, elementary school teaching, communication and journalism, registered nursing, reading teaching, psychology, middle school teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,793 students, 3,483 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,408 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-570. Math: 510-600. Writing: 470-560.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
120 French Road
Rochester, New York 14618

Programs: theology, ministry.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 130 students, 55 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
Notable: Career counseling.

Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York
769 Park Ave
Rochester, New York 14607

Programs: Talmudic studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
Student Body: 26 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 40 student capacity.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling.

University of Rochester
240 Wallis Hall
Rochester, New York 14627-0011

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, music performance, biology, registered nursing, economics, psychology, English, political science.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 9,334 students, 8,877 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 3,981 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-690. Math: 630-720.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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